Green-spored Lepiota

Chlorophyllum molybdites

TOXIC

Highly Toxic Mushroom: Suspected Green-spored Lepiota

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Caractéristiques clés

Large cap with concentric
dark brown
peeling scales
Free
crowded
white to cream gills (will turn green with age/spores)
Prominent
movable
double ring on the stipe
Bulbous base
growing terrestrially in soil/grass
Cap center darker and smoother than margin

Couleur :

White/Cream gills; Tan/Brown scaly cap; Pale brown stem

Odeur :

No distinctive smell

Mode de croissance :

Single

Environnement :

Soil/Leaf litter

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Lawn or deciduous forest edge

Distribution :

Eastern and Central North America (including Michigan)

Saisonnalité :

Summer to early Autumn

Critères de confirmation

Spore print color (green) is the definitive identifier and is not visible

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

None - toxic

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Informations sur la toxicité

Symptômes :

Severe vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Dehydration

Délai d'apparition :

1 to 3 hours post-ingestion

Premiers secours :

Seek immediate medical attention (Emergency Room)
Contact Poison Control immediately

Contacts d'urgence :

911 (US)
Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222

Espèces similaires

Shaggy Parasol

Chlorophyllum rhacodes

Edible, but causes severe GI upset in some individuals; high risk of confusion.

Différences clés :

Spore print is white/cream (not green)
Flesh typically stains reddish-brown when cut or bruised

Parasol Mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

Edible, but high risk of confusion with toxic species.

Différences clés :

Stipe usually exhibits a distinct snakeskin (reticulate) pattern
Spore print is white

Action recommandée

Do not handle. Assume toxicity. Prevent ingestion by humans or pets. Immediate disposal required.